Snails
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new… Audio
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new…
AudioCovid vaccine and cancer, snails' trails
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about the latest Covid studies, including the 80 per cent rollout of the Pfizer vaccine to Israeli adults and the safety of the vaccine for… Audio
Caring for George - the last Hawaiian Brown Snail on Earth
Most of the time, when a species goes extinct, it happens in solitude without fanfare or a goodbye. Not for George, the last known survivor of a species of Hawaiian brown snail. Audio
Snails swap memories in scientific breakthrough
Scientists have successfully transplanted memories from one snail to another.
On the trail of snails
Snails get a bad rap, says biodiversity scientist John Stanisic, aka 'The Snail Whisperer'. It's actually slugs who are largely responsible for munching up your vege patch, but they don't leave… Audio, Gallery
Giant snail found in couple's shell collection
A giant snail has been captured by biosecurity officials at the border before it and its offspring could start eating our forests and crops. Audio
Snails with Herb and Garlic Butter
Recipe by Jacob Brown
From Afternoons on Friday 25 October 2013
Escargot Provençale
Recipe by Philippe Mouchel
From Nine To Noon on Tuesday 24 February 2009